Jenny Goulder
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
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Jenny Goulder has been creating beautiful images for me for as long as I could remember turning my bedroom as a child into a Beatrix potter wonderland. After admiring her artworks for years I could not think of any one better to add to this collection.Jenny Goulder is an esteemed Australian artist renowned for her evocative and compassionate portrayals of wildlife Australian landscapes and outback personalities.
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Her dedication to wildlife conservation is exemplified through her active participation in "Orangutan – The Exhibition," a fundraising art event featuring artists from across Australia. This exhibition aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by orangutans and their habitats while generating crucial funding for the International Animal Rescue Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Ketapang, Indonesian Borneo.
In this exhibition, Goulder has undertaken the portrayal of three individual orangutans—Mely, Jojo, and Butan—each with a poignant rescue story. Mely, for instance, was found in October 2010, chained and held captive for an extended period before her rescue by the International Animal Rescue (IAR) team.
Through her art, Goulder captures not just the physical likeness of these orangutans but also their resilience and the urgency of their plight.
BUTAN
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From Malaria to the Majestic Canopy
Rescued in 2011 at just four years old, Butan arrived at IAR’s Ketapang Centre in critical condition. Weighing only 6.6kg and infected with malaria, she was severely malnourished and showing signs of neurological distress. Butan’s situation was dire—her condition so fragile, she was placed under 24/7 intensive care with our veterinary team.
Over six long months, Butan fought her way back to health, supported by a team of dedicated vets and caregivers. Her diet, slowly restored from a dangerous state of malnourishment, helped her regain strength, and eventually she graduated to forest school.
Butan thrived among the trees, learning to climb, build nests, and forage like a wild orangutan. She became a confident canopy-dweller and formed a tight bond with fellow orphan Marsela. The two progressed through pre-release training together.
In June 2016, Butan was released into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park.
The moment the cage door opened, Butan climbed high into the treetops and began foraging—a perfect start to her new wild life. From a malaria-stricken baby to a canopy queen, Butan’s story is a shining example of what dedicated conservation can achieve.
